The Garden by the Sea is a lovely story about finding one’s truest self. Lowena inherits a box from her mom…a box that supposedly has magic powers. What it contains are dirt and seeds that she plants in the garden at her new home. As Lowena settles in the new community the seeds that begin to grow aren’t always the ones in the ground. Author Amanda James has created characters that mirror a lot of current societal challenges. Belief systems and prejudices are explored as each character delves deep inside exploring their own consciousness. There are powerful messages within the pages of this book. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy of this book from NetGalley. Highly recommend.

Another lovely little read from Amanda James!

This is a very heartwarming story about a small-town community coming together. I enjoyed the varied characters and personalities, and it was nice to see each character having some growth within the book.

It's a cute read that does cover some important topics and I loved the writing style.

Many thanks to the publishers/author/NetGalley for an advanced copy of this